360 Vision "Born in the Wrong Body", Hamilton Pride 2007
- Stuk
- 15-16 June 2007
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
360 Vision "Born in the Wrong Body", Hamilton Pride 2007
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride 2009 Cable 14/Hamilton Pride 2009
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
The fonds is composed of materials from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) organizations in Hamilton and its surrounding areas founded from the 1970’s to the 1990’s. Textual materials include agendas, meeting minutes, reports, financial statements, notes, correspondence, newspaper clippings, newsletters, pamphlets, information sheets, flyers, magazines, newspapers, programme books, booklets, directories, bibliographies, and articles. The fonds also consists of other materials such as t-shirts, buttons, a plaque, photographs, posters, artwork, audio cassette tapes, DVDS, floppy disks and VHS tapes.
Contains series and subseries:
Series 1 – Hamilton AIDS Network for Dialogue and Support (HANDS)
Series 2 – Hamilton-McMaster LGBTQ+ Groups
Series 3 – Hamilton United Gay Societies (HUGS)
Subseries 3.1 – Administrative files
Subseries 3.2 – Sub-organizations and associated groups and events
Subseries 3.3 – Lesbian/Gayline
Subseries 3.4 – Gay Phoenix/The Phoenix
Series 4 – Hamilton Gay and Lesbian Alliance (HGALA)
Series 5 – Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario (CLGRO)
Series 6 – Hamilton Pride
Series 7 – Associated Organizations and Events
Series 8 – Resources and Subject files
Series 9 – Publications
Subseries 9.1 – Hamilton
Subseries 9.2 – South/South Western Ontario
Subseries 9.3 – Ontario
Subseries 9.4 – Outside of Ontario and across Canada
Subseries 9.5 – International
Series 10 – Artifacts
Series 11 – Photographs
Subseries 11.1 – HUGS/HGALA Honour Roll Dinners
Subseries 11.2 – Pride
Subseries 11.3 – Festival ‘91
Subseries 11.4 – HUGS Social Events
Subseries 11.5 – Meetings and Locations
Subseries 11.6 – Events and People
Subseries 11.7 – Negatives and slides
Series 12 – Posters and oversized materials
Series 13 – Audio-visual materials
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The HUGS and Hamilton GALA Honour Roll plaque
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Hamilton AIDS Network for Dialogue and Support (HANDS)
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
The Hamilton AIDS Network for Dialogue and Support (HANDS) was founded in 1986 by Suzie Robinson, Michael Johnstone, David Des Jardins, John Vogel, and Dr. Jay Browne who were dedicated volunteers. HANDS was a registered charitable community-based organization that provided HIV and AIDS related education and support services to the Hamilton-Wentworth and Burlington area. HANDS distributed educational materials, published regular newsletters, had an information and support line and organized events such as the Speakers’ Bureau. They were also a member of the Canadian AIDS Society and the Ontario AIDS Network. HANDS changed its name to Hamilton AIDS Network in 1992 and is now known as The AIDS Network.
Series consists of agendas, meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, manuals, the HANDS, HANDS Volunteer, and Hamilton AIDS Network newsletters, and pamphlets. This series also contains records on the development of Hamilton’s first palliative care hospice facility, AIDS Prevention Task Force and Anonymous Testing working groups.
Pride Vision 20/20 Toronto Lesbian and Gay Pride Day poster
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
This series includes artifacts from the Hamilton United Gay Societies (HUGS) and Hamilton Gay and Lesbian Alliance (HGALA) such as the HUGS/HGALA Honour Roll plaque, HUGS buttons, and t-shirts while other materials are Pride-related.
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Series consists of photographs, negatives and slides of various events, locations, and people involved with the lesbian and gay groups as well as Michael Johnstone’s personal photographs. These records include the Hamilton United Gay Societies (HUGS)/Hamilton Gay and Lesbian Alliance (HGALA) Honour Roll Dinners from 1988 to 1992, Pride in Toronto and Pride 2000 in Hamilton, Festival ’91, HUGS Social Events such as the HUGS Corn Roast, garage sales, and the HUGS 10th anniversary dance and Meetings and Locations such as the opening of the HUGS Community Centre. The negatives and slides are of photographs in this series.
Contains subseries:
11.1 – HUGS/HGALA Honour Roll Dinners
11.2 – Pride
11.3 – Festival ‘91
11.4 – HUGS Social Events
11.5 – Meetings and Locations
11.6 – Events and People
11.7 – Negatives and Slides
HUGS/HGALA Honour Roll Dinners
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
This subseries are of photographs from the second to the fifth Honour Roll Dinners. The first Honour Roll Dinner was held on November 26, 1986 at Fazari Brothers Restaurant, 228 King St. West. The Honour Roll was awarded to Susie Robinson. There is no photographic record of this dinner.
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Posters and Oversized Materials
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Series consists of posters from the Toronto Lesbian and Gay Pride Day, The Lesbians & AIDS Education Project, and the Hamilton Pride 1998. The artworks are of Joseph (Joe) Oliver by Carol Thomas. The sign is of the Hamilton Lesbian/Gayline. The oversized photograph reproduction is from the Fourth Hamilton Gay and Lesbian Alliance (HGALA) Honour Roll Dinner with recipients David Des Jardins and Debbie Jones.
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Series consists of audio-visual materials such as audio cassettes, DVDs, VHS, and floppy disks. Audio cassette tapes are mostly from the Hamilton United Gay Societies (HUGS). DVDs and VHS tapes are mostly recorded segments of Toronto Pride and news coverage of LGBTQ+ issues from CHCH, CHTV and Cable 14. Some VHS tapes were of Hamilton United Gay Societies (HUGS) events.
Hamilton-McMaster LGBTQ+ Groups
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
The Hamilton-McMaster Gay Liberation Movement, the first gay liberation group in Hamilton, was founded by Dr. John Stewart and Susan Rosenthal after a lecture on homosexuality by George Hislop of the Community Homophile Association (CHAT) in November 1972. It was officially established with its first executive committee on January 1973. They changed their name to McMaster Homophile Association (MHA) on January 1976 and was active until 1979 under the name Hamilton-McMaster Homophile Association. The Hamilton-McMaster Homophile Association was a member of the National Gay Rights Coalition (NGRC), an organization of gay associations across Canada who challenged federal government laws regarding homosexuality. They were also a member of the Coalition for Gay Rights in Ontario (later known as Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario, CLGRO), an organization of lesbian and gay groups and individuals focused in Ontario. They hosted dances, educational programs, established Hamilton’s first Gayline, and produced the Dialogue newsletters. The Hamilton-McMaster Homophile Association was also politically active and submitted briefs to the Ontario Human Rights Commission to include sexual orientation within the Ontario Human Rights Code.
The Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Association of McMaster (formerly Gay and Lesbian Association at McMaster) was a social and support network for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals that began in 1986 and received support from the Hamilton United Gay Societies (HUGS). They had weekly support groups, social groups, peer counselling, educational presentations, a radio show on CFMU 93.3 FM, and a column on The Silhouette. GLBAM was a member of CLGRO and the Coalition of Lesbians and Gays on Campus (CLGC).
Series consists of administrative records such as constitutions and by-laws, financial statements, correspondence, newspaper clippings, the Dialogue newsletters from the Hamilton-McMaster Gay Liberation Movement, The 10% newsletters from the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Association of McMaster (GLBAM), The Phoenix and 10% newsletters, and The Silhouette newspaper clippings.
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
The Lesbians & AIDS Education Project poster
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Hamilton United Gay Societies (HUGS)
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
The Hamilton United Gay Societies (HUGS) was an umbrella organization for 12 sub-organizations established in 1980 and incorporated in 1982. HUGS provided a range of services and information, education and peer counselling, hosted social events, created spaces for support groups and connected people to other services that were related to LGBTQ+ issues. Gayline was Hamilton’s first telephone counselling service for gays and lesbians that was first operated by the Hamilton-McMaster Homophile Association on March 20, 1975 and was continued by HUGS. HUGS also had a community centre at 41 King William Street in downtown Hamilton.
The sub-organizations of Hamilton United Gay Societies:
Series consists of constitutions, meeting minutes, reports, calendars, press releases, correspondence, flyers, pamphlets, handouts, reading lists, articles, Summer Employment/Experience Development (SEED) project documents, newspaper clippings, Lesbian/Gayline call sheets and reports, Gay Phoenix and The Phoenix newsletter copies and masters and other related materials.
Contains subseries:
3.1 – Administrative files
3.2 – Sub-organizations and associated groups and events
3.3 – Lesbian/Gayline
3.4 – Gay Phoenix/The Phoenix
You Can Pee Next To Me t-shirt
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Sub-organizations and associated groups and events
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Hamilton Gay and Lesbian Alliance (HGALA)
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
On February 1991, the Hamilton United Gay Societies (HUGS) transitioned to the Hamilton Gay and Lesbian Alliance (Hamilton GALA or HGALA). HGALA continued to provide services and information to the LGBTQ+ community and the broader community in Hamilton. The suborganizations under HGALA were the Lesbian/Gayline, Dance Committee Volunteers, Support Group, Youth Group, Hamilton Lesbian Collective (HLC), Lesbian Support Group, Speakers Bureau, Phoenix Newsletter, Hamilton-Wentworth Gay Archives and the Hamilton GALA Computer Bulletin Board.
Series consists of constitutions, membership files, meeting minutes, balance sheets, correspondence, notes, memorandum, files related to Festival ’91, pamphlets, reports, newspaper clippings, flyers, petitions, and the Joe Oliver v. The Corporation of the City of Hamiton and Mayor Robert Morrow case files.
Joseph Oliver mixed artwork by Carol Thomas
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Hamilton GALA Hamilton Gay and Lesbian Alliance t-shirt
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario (CLGRO)
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
The Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario (formerly Coalition for Gay Rights in Ontario) was established on January 18 and 19, 1975. CLGRO was a non-profit organization of groups and individuals committed to working towards feminism and lesbian, gay, and bisexual liberation by engaging in public struggle for full human rights, in promoting diversity and access within our communities and by strengthening cooperative networks for feminism and lesbian, gay, and bisexual activism. After 34 years, they dissolved on May 2nd, 2009. Today, Queer Ontario continues the work of CLGRO and preserves their history and documents.
Series consists of meeting minutes, correspondence, pamphlets, booklets, reports, publication, briefs to the Members of the Ontario Legislature and their newsletters.
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Series consists of a flyer and pamphlet from Hamilton Pride 1998, press release, and HammerPride 2011 unofficial schedule.
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Fourth Honour Roll Dinner - David Des Jardins and Debbie Jones
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Associated Organizations and Events
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Series consists of materials from various organizations and events across Canada that were collected by Michael Johnstone such as pamphlets, newsletters, correspondence and information sheets.
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Series is composed of records pertaining to specific issues such as HIV/AIDS, religion, youth, hate crimes, safe sex and sexual health, legislation and discrimination. Materials include journal articles, bibliographies, pamphlets, information sheets, flyers, catalogues, and directories.
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Series is consists of materials such as magazine clippings, newsletters, business directories, program books, newspapers, a manuscript, and graphic novels.
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Outside of Ontario and across Canada
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
HUGS Honour Roll Dinner 1988, Dance Locations, HANDS Office
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
HUGS Corn Roast 1981, Garage Sale 1981, Gay Spots in Hamilton 1981
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
HUGS Garage Sale 1986, Graduation
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
10th Anniversary Dance, HUGS Planning Committee Meeting
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Caption from negatives: Gay Fathers and kids 1981. Mike Dorman and Eryn, Robert Knight and Brittan, Ted Foreman and Heather.
Debbie Jones and Roommates, Bowling Banquet 1996, Garage Sale June 1986
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
HUGS - Gay History of Hamilton
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
HUGS - Gay History of Hamilton
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
HUGS - Gay History of Hamilton
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
HUGS - Gay History of Hamilton
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Honour Roll 1991, April 91 at Nick and Kevin's
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Gay Pride 1988, 1989, Halloween 1988
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
HUGS/Hamilton GALA Second Honour Roll Dinner - Susie Robinson (standing), Annie Hill (seated)
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Third Honour Roll Dinner - Judy Lemmon and John Vogel with Susie Robinson
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride Day 1992 - Michelle DuBarry (drag queen)
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride Day 1992 - Team for Gay Games
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride Day 1992 - Happy Pride Day MCC Toronto (hot air balloon)
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride Day 1992 - Church Street crowd
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride Day 1992 - Boots and Bud's float
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride Day 1992 - "Breaking The Silence" Theme, Gusto's Bar, St. Catharines
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride Day 1992 - Durham Alliance Association
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride Day 1992 - Come Home To Woody's
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Third Honour Roll Dinner - Judy Lemmon, John Vogel and Doug Arcand
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride Day 1992 - Phoenix Reserection Sundays
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride Day 1992 - My Canada Includes Homos
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride Day 1992 - The AIDS Committee of Toronto
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride Day 1992 - Hamilton Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) members
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride Day 1992 - Toronto Dignite and Dignity Buffalo
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride Day 1992 - Steps of Second Cup, Church St., Toronto
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Toronto Lesbian and Gay Pride Day 1995
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
The photographs in this envelope are of The Imperial Court of Hamilton-Wentworth, Imperial Court of Hamilton-Wentworth College of State, The Windsor Hotel Hamilton, Club 121, Congregation of Keshet Shalom, Fruit Cocktail '95, PFLAG North Toronto, BMC Ontario (Brethren/Mennonite Council for Lesbian and Gay Concerns), Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario (CLGRO), and Svend Robinson.
Pride 2000 - Terry Cooke Speaking
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Third Honour Roll Dinner - Joe Oliver, Doug Arcand and Andre MacDonald
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride 2000 March - Steelworkers Banner Leads Off
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride 2000 March - CLGRO Banner
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride 2000 March - GLAYR Banner
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Gay and Lesbian Association of York Region (GLAYR) Banner.
Pride 2000 March - Middle (Leaving City Hall)
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds
Pride 2000 March - End (Leaving City Hall)
Part of Michael Johnstone fonds